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 Culture of Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
According to figures published in September, 2004, 31% of all births in the Republic of Ireland occur outside marriage.
The national holiday in the Republic is Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March and is marked by parades and festivals in cities and towns all around the state.
Ireland is well supplied with museums and art galleries and offers, especially during the summer months, a wide range of cultural events.
www.hartselle.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Irish_culture   (3555 words)

  
 Republic of Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The population of the Irish Republic (1986 census) was 3,540,643.
For administrative purposes, Ireland (republic of) is divided into 26 counties, most of which are described in separate articles, and 5 county boroughs, which are coextensive with the cities of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford.
Judicial authority in Ireland is vested in a supreme court, a high court, a court of criminal appeal, and circuit and district courts.
www.iol.ie /~dluby/republic.htm   (3670 words)

  
 CULTURE OF IRELAND FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
With the Elizabethan English conquest, the Cromwellian_conquest_of_Ireland and the organised plantations of English and Scottish settlers, the patterns of land ownership in Ireland were altered greatly.
Another is that hillwalkers in Ireland today are more constrained than their counterparts in Britain, as it is more difficult to agree rights of way with so many small farmers involved on a given route, rather than with just one landowner.
The national holiday in the Republic is Saint_Patrick's_Day, 17_March and is marked by parades and festivals in cities and towns.
www.dontpayyourtaxes.com /Culture_of_Ireland   (3292 words)

  
 Learn more about List of museums in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The list of museums is a link page for any museum anywhere.
Museum of Jurassic Technology - Culver City, California
Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago, Illinois
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /l/li/list_of_museums.html   (194 words)

  
 Clare Museum: National Context   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
There are currently nine county museums in the Republic of Ireland (Donegal, Monaghan, Cavan, Louth, Cork, Tipperary South, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford) and the tenth local authority museum has now been provided by Clare.
The establishment of Clare Museum is in line with the National Heritage Council's policy to see a systematic development of local authority based county museum structures.
Clare Museum will have an acquisition policy dedicated to the collection, storage, recording, interpretation and display of historic and archaeological objects that are not only of local significance but may also be of national importance.
www.clarelibrary.ie /eolas/claremuseum/about/national_context.htm   (372 words)

  
 Culture of Ireland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The culture of the people living on the island of (An island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) Ireland is far from monolithic.
In the Republic, (The legal dissolution of a marriage) divorce became legal on 27 February 1997.
The national holiday in the Republic is (Click link for more info and facts about Saint Patrick's Day) Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March and is marked by parades and festivals in cities and towns all around the state.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/cu/culture_of_ireland.htm   (4465 words)

  
 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The National Museum of Ireland (NMI) is the main museum in Ireland.
The Museums of both institutions formed the basis for the ''Archaeology and History'' section of the Museum at Kildare_Street.
The ground floor focuses on animals native to Ireland, and includes what is perhaps the largest collection of Irish_Elk skeletons in the world.
www.witwik.com /National_Museum_of_Ireland   (462 words)

  
 List of museums - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
National Museum of Australia, a national museum located in the nation's capital, Canberra.
The Australian Museum is the oldest museum in Australia, previously called The Sydney Museum.
Museums, Their History and Their Use: With a Bibliography and List of Museums in the United Kingdom
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /list_of_museums.htm   (422 words)

  
 A SURVEY ON THE STATE AND STATUS OF GEOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS IN MUSEUMS AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
A simple postal survey of 73 museums, heritage centres, individuals and other establishments was conducted to assess the state and status of geological collections across the Republic of Ireland.
This disparate group of museums is difficult to appraise by tallying the answers to questions, as many were not completed in full because they were not appropriate to the individual museum.
Category 3 Museums yielded a similar, if less consistent, picture with variations depending on the character of the museum, the age and purpose (or lack of it) of the collection and the motivations of the people concerned.
www.fenscore.man.ac.uk /ricru/ParkesWyse.htm   (7464 words)

  
 Charlestown, County Mayo in the West of Ireland
There are a wide range of activities available to visitors in the area: golfing (7 miles), fishing in the many lakes and rivers in the area, cycling trips on quiet, traffic-free country roads and exploration of the many archaeological remains in the area, with mapped walking routes in beautiful scenic and rural surroundings.
Ringforts were the homesteads of farmers who lived in Ireland about two thousand years ago, and the remains of stone houses and wooden huts are often found within the walls.
Stone forts are particularly common in Western Ireland where stone was more plentiful and where every inch of earth was needed for tillage.
www.mayo-ireland.ie /Mayo/Towns/Charl/Charl.htm   (530 words)

  
 Ireland, Republic of
The colors indicate different regions of the Republic of Ireland -- scroll down for explanation and introduction for each location.
Ireland is a great place to visit, and a great place to live, especially now.
The city of Cork has a rich history, celebrated in its many museums -- the city museum downtown and the Jail museum on the opposing cliffsides are two examples.
www.tompgalvin.com /places/ie/0_ie.htm   (574 words)

  
 Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Consider Ireland is filled with a lot of good information on Ireland that is listed by area.
If you plan to rent a car, and plan to visit both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, be sure to check with the rental agent as there may be some differences in insurance coverage.
A temporary visitor to Ireland may legally drive throughout the country providing he or she holds a valid license issued in his or her country of residence or an international driving permit.
www.gettingaway.com /directory/europe/ireland/main.html   (2510 words)

  
 The Republic of Ireland Whisk(e)y Directory
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Welcome to the Republic of Ireland Whisky Directory, a great resource for locating all sorts of information about whisk(e)y and the whisk(e)y industry.
You can browse the directory by category or choose a location in Republic of Ireland to refine your search.
www.whiskymag.com /directory/regional/republic_of_ireland   (227 words)

  
 Maritime Museums in Britain and Ireland - alphabetical main list
Museum is in the former Presbyterian ("Scots") Church.
A new museum of the Port of London & Docklands, in an 1803 stone 5 storey warehouse, opposite Canary Wharf.
The remains of a barge/boat lift are adjacent to the museum, being restored.
www.cus.cam.ac.uk /~mhe1000/marmus.htm   (7169 words)

  
 Category:Republic of Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This category is for pages specifically referring to the Republic of Ireland.
See also Category:Ireland for articles which are not specific to the Republic.
List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
www.sevenhills.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Category:Republic_of_Ireland   (122 words)

  
 Cheap Hotels in Dublin | Cheap Dublin Hotels Republic of Ireland
You will be within walking distance of Dublin Castle, Trinity College, the National Museum of Ireland and a vast selection of restaurants, theatres and bars.
Trinity College, Dublin, is one of the oldest universities in the British Isles, and the oldest in Ireland.
Ireland's National Concert Hall, National Art Gallery and National Museum are also close by.
www.dublin-hotels-guide.co.uk /cheap.htm   (1817 words)

  
 Museums in the Republic of Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of any museum in the Republic of Ireland.
Categories: Museums in the Republic of Ireland
This page was last modified 15:04, 20 August 2005.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Museums_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland   (71 words)

  
 Museums in Northern Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Museums in Northern Ireland is a link page for any museum in Northern Ireland.
See also: List of museums, Museums in the Republic of Ireland, Museums in England, Museums in Wales, Museums in Scotland
This page was last modified 13:30, 24 September 2005.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Museums_in_Northern_Ireland   (69 words)

  
 Ireland Information Guide , Irish, Counties, Facts, Statistics, Tourism, Culture, How   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Ireland Information Guide has information, facts and a general guide on Ireland and all things Irish, written by people like yourself.
Overview of Rep. of Ireland - Overview of N. Ireland - Irish Economy - Demographics of Ireland - Foreign relations of the Republic of Ireland - Geography of Ireland - Official Statistics Agency
Tourist destinations in Ireland - Notable Irish Buildings - Irish Castles - Irish City Guide - National Parks - Museums in the Republic of Ireland - Museums in Northern Ireland - Provinces of Ireland - Dublin Airport - Shannon Airport - Ryanair - Aer Lingus - Rail Transport - Roads in Ireland
www.irelandinformationguide.com /Main_Page   (359 words)

  
 Maritime Museums in Britain and Ireland - Regional Index
Maritime and Naval Museums in Britain and Ireland
Click on the region you are interested in, go on to the county or shire and when you have found a museum of interest, click on it to get the details from the main alphabetical list.
These are now administratively separate from the counties or shires from which they have been created, but to assist readers in finding where museums are, on a map of the British Isles, I have in these cases included the name of the old parent county [in brackets] in the location address.
www.cus.cam.ac.uk /~mhe1000/regions.htm   (473 words)

  
 Ireland Travel & Tourism: WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Ireland
In Southwest Ireland the main city is Cork, close by is Killarney, the scenic Ring of Kerry and the spectacular Dingle Peninsula.
Northwest Ireland is home to Connemara, Donegal and the city of Galway.
In Central Ireland the cities of Kilkenny and Waterford and the coastline of County Wexford are all of great interest.
www.ireland.worldweb.com   (311 words)

  
 Cycle Tour: Republic of Ireland - 3,000 miles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I awoke to see Alycea by my bedside, turned towards her but was stopped short by a searing pain in my chest.
Before we knew it we had crossed into Northern Ireland and found our way to the notorious town of Crossmaglen.
  There were many good museums, cafes with tables on the street and a lively vibrancy to the whole place.
www.bikehiketour.com /new/celtic.htm   (1765 words)

  
 The Regency Hotel - Dublin hotels at LateRooms.com - Hotels in Dublin cheap hotels near Dublin Republic of Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This pleasant property is conveniently located close to all Dublin's major attractions and offers fantastic views of the city from many of it's bedrooms.
Museums, art galleries, pubs, nightclubs and the very best in shopping - all of these are only a brief journey away.
But if you prefer not to wander too far, there are still plenty of local amenities and activities to amuse and delight you.
www.laterooms.com /en/D83494.html   (628 words)

  
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Tankavaaran Kultakylä - 600mm - Tankavaaran Kultakylä Museum The 'Gold village' is an open air museum devoted to the subject of gold prospecting in Lapland.
The railway, which opened in 1997 and may be the most northerly passenger-carrying railway in the world, features a traditional narrow gauge steam-outline diesel locomotive.
- museum - open - The Association 1901 du Tacot Des Sablieres de Bourron was formed in the 1950's, by a group of enthusiasts who intended to run a tourist line using their combined collection of locos and rolling stock.
members.shaw.ca /twofooter/ww2ftrrF-K.htm   (3675 words)

  
 Ireland Architecture, Theaters and Museums
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 Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University : IFSA-Butler Programs : Republic of Ireland : Trinity College Dublin
Trinity has produced many of Ireland's finest philosophers and writers, including George Berkeley, Dean Swift, Douglas Hyde, and Oscar Wilde.
The Trinity College Library is the largest research library in Ireland and is home to the eighth-century Book of Kells.
Set on forty acres of green quadrangles in the middle of Dublin, this university of 12,000 students sits near museums, libraries, theatres, cinemas, shops, and restaurants, including those of Temple Bar.
www.ifsa-butler.org /programs/rep_ireland/trinity   (259 words)

  
 Ireland Irish Entertainment: Other
It covers people who come from the island of Ireland, which includes people from both Irish territories, the Republic of Ireland and the province of Northern Ireland.
Some people born on the island of Ireland, particularly from Northern Ireland, also regard themselves as British.
Irish Academy of Dramatic Art is Ireland's most ‘personal' Drama and Performing Arts School offering a fresh and innovative approach to Drama, Music and Dance which is student-centred and aims to release creativity and develop self-confidence.
www.browseireland.com /Entertainment/Other   (1359 words)

  
 ipedia.com: List of Ireland-related topics Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This is a list of Ireland, and Irish, related topics both current and historic; this page can also be called by entering "Irish topics".
If you want to generate a quick list of topics that link to Ireland then navigate to that topic and click on What links here in the toolbox; this will generate an extensive list of topics!
Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution of Ireland
www.ipedia.com /list_of_ireland_related_topics.html   (193 words)

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